The average train between Manchester and Port Talbot takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Port Talbot. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Manchester and Port Talbot. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Port Talbot at 11:35 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Port Talbot station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 53m.
Manchester to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Port Talbot train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Port Talbot Parkway station.
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The distance between Manchester and Port Talbot is 234.3 km. The road distance is 323 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Port Talbot Parkway every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 3h 50m.